| Necrotising fasciitis complicating Haemophilus influenzae type b epiglottitis in an adult. | |
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PMID: 19930753 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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OBJECTIVE: To present the first reported case of Haemophilus influenzae type b epiglottitis leading to necrotising fasciitis. METHOD: Case report and review of the literature regarding the association of necrotising fasciitis with Haemophilus influenzae infection and with epiglottitis. CASE REPORT: A previously well, 64-year-old woman presented with epiglottitis, and subsequently developed necrotising fasciitis of her chest wall. The cause of both infections was Haemophilus influenzae serotype b. This organism has frequently been implicated in epiglottitis, but has not previously been reported to cause simultaneous necrotising fasciitis. The patient became critically ill, requiring intensive care management, but following surgical debridement and antibiotic treatment she made a full recovery. CONCLUSION: Although increasingly uncommon, clinicians must continue to be proficient in the diagnosis and management of epiglottitis, and to be aware of its full range of possible complications. This case report highlights a previously unknown and potentially fatal complication of Haemophilus influenzae type b epiglottitis. |
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C Chalmers |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-11-23 |
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Title: The Journal of laryngology and otology Volume: 124 ISSN: 1748-5460 ISO Abbreviation: J Laryngol Otol Publication Date: 2010 Jul |
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Created Date: 2010-06-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8706896 Medline TA: J Laryngol Otol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 807-9 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Anaesthesia, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK. kitchalmers@doctors.org.uk |
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